Why Your Dental Practice Needs CPR Certification

Throughout the country, and in the San Antonio, TX area, dentists and dental practices are required to know how to perform CPR in the event of an emergency. Having your staff trained to perform CPR is a crucial part of your dental practice, if your patient requires urgent medical attention in the event of:

• Choking
• Cardiac arrest
• Response due to an underlying medical condition

Every patient is different, and many people experience medical emergencies at the dentist’s office for a variety of reasons, including:

1. Negative Reaction to Anesthesia: Many doctors and dentists alike encounter patients whose bodies react negatively to the anesthesia. While some have known reactions prior to a dental procedure, it is important to be prepared at all times.
2. Underlying Medical Conditions: More often, patients who require CPR in the dentist’s office are those with medical conditions, whether they are aware of having them or not, that may respond poorly to procedures and medicines. A common result is the patient having issues with their heart, in which CPR can be lifesaving while you and your staff wait for immediate medical transportation and treatment to arrive.

With the proper, accredited training, your staff will remain CPR certified for two years, and be one step closer to being ready in the case of a medical emergency.